The two armies on the worst terms, those of Peerless Nether Heaven and Chenglong Heaven, had even come to blows once.
Song Yan sighed again and said:
"Recently, a group of battle generals led by Yang Hong of Peerless Nether Heaven has been seeking to elect a commander-in-chief from among the Five Armies."
Lü Daoxuan immediately knitted his brows.
"Who besides Taiping could serve as commander-in-chief of these five armies?"
Song Yan frowned.
"We have naturally told them that as well, but apart from a small number of battle generals in our Zhenwu Demon-Slaying Army and the Mysterious Wasteland Demon-Breaking Army, the other battle generals aren't particularly convinced by Taiping Divine General."
After hearing Song Yan's explanation, Lü Daoxuan finally understood. Then he said thoughtfully:
"If this isn't handled properly, I'm afraid rifts will emerge within the Five Emperors' Army in the future."
Song Yan nodded emphatically.
"Exactly!"
He continued:
"That is precisely what we have been worried about, so we have handled this with great care all along. But recently, Yang Hong's behavior has grown increasingly extreme. It is truly difficult for us veteran generals alone to deal with him."
Lü Daoxuan reassured him:
"Don't worry, Elder Song. Sect Master Zhao Qian and the Seven Peak Lords will emerge from seclusion shortly. If necessary, I will send a message to Zhang Tianze and the other senior generals defending Yanyuntai and have them return to handle this together."
Song Yan nodded repeatedly.
"That would be excellent!"
Rumble...
Just then, the great door of the Dragon-Trapping Tower behind them suddenly began to rise slowly.
Lü Daoxuan looked back and ventured:
"That should be Zhao Qian and the others."
Song Yan let out a relieved breath.
"With them here, we old men will have something to stand on."
Just then, the Dragon-Trapping